Rhode Island Scholarship for Children of Firefighters and Police Officers

Rhode Island Office of Higher Education

Amount: $2,000
Deadline: July 1 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes

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About

This scholarship provides financial assistance to eligible children of Rhode Island firefighters and police officers who were killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty. It honors their service.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • Demographic: survivor
  • Must be a Rhode Island resident
  • Dependent of a deceased or permanently disabled Rhode Island firefighter or police officer killed/injured in the line of duty
  • Enroll at an eligible Rhode Island institution

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • Proof of familial relationship and incident

Timeline

Applications typically open in spring. Deadline is usually July 1. Awards are announced in late summer.

Tips

Gather all necessary documentation to prove your relationship and the qualifying incident. Contact the Office of Higher Education for specific eligibility criteria.